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James Joseph Amato

Car accident Attorney at Pottsville, PA

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Learn James’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    30%
    Jim's practice is focused on the representation of clients, who were injured or died as a result of car and truck accidents, slip and fall incidents, construction accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice and defective products.

  2. Slip and fall accident
    30%

  3. Wrongful death
    30%

  4. Criminal defense
    10%

Jim is an attorney in the Pottsville, Schuylkill County law firm of Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C.  Prior to joining the Firm, Jim practiced law with two well-regarded Center City Philadelphia trial law firms where he represented insurance companies, contractors, corporate entities and individuals in complex civil cases including construction accidents, defective product claims, alcohol-related accidents and death cases, dangerous property cases and multi-million dollar catastrophic injury and contract dispute cases.  Jim's practice is primarily focused on the representation of clients injuried due to another person's carelessness.  He represents clients that are injuried as a result of car accidents, construction accidents, work-related accident, tractor trailer accidents, medical malpractice and trip/slip and fall accidents.  Since joining the Firm in June, 2015, Jim has sucessfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injured clients. 

 

 

 

Licensed for 16 years
State NJ
Status Active
Acquired 2006
Updated 03/08/2023
State PA
Status Active
Acquired 2006
Updated 02/26/2023

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Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C.
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Pottsville, PA, 17901

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Posted by Donna Lee Folweiler | November 5, 2015
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James J. Amato
Attorney Amato was excellent at his job and I would recommend him to anyone who has a need for an attorney. He helped me to get a settlement for my injuries that I was happy with. He got my medical bills paid and put me at peace of mind. I am glad I found his firm to help me.

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AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Cipriani & Werner
  • 2013 - 2015
  • Attorney
  • Margolis Edelstein
  • 2006 - 2013
  • Judicial Intern/Clerk with the Honorable John F. Cherry
  • Dauphin County Court Of Common Pleas
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Legal Intern
  • Governor's Office Of General Counsel
  • 2003 - 2005
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Education

  • Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • Slip and Fall on Defective Sidewalk
  • $150,000 Settlement
  • Trip and Fall in Mehanics Repair Pit
  • $512,000 Verdict
  • Slip and Fall on Ice
  • $250,000 Settlement

Associations

  • Schuylkill County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Speaking Engagements

  • Schuylkill County Bench Bar 2015
  • Auto Law Update 2015
  • 2015

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Litigation Attorney | May 15
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"I worked opposite Mr. Amato on a recent case, and was impressed by his preparation, knowledge and collegiality. Mr. Amato obviously works hard and cares very much about his clients."
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Pottsville Car accident Lawyer James Joseph Amato
James Joseph Amato
Car accident Attorney
Pottsville, PA
Licensed for 16 years